Berry Drive Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bedford
Berry Drive Store holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 2 February 2016, more than 10 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 3 Berry Drive, Bromham, MK43 8QA
How it compares in Bedford
In Bedford, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Berry Drive Store sits behind roughly 1,208 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,208 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 11% | ← Berry Drive Store | |
| 3 out of 5 | 72 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 190 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Berry Drive Store none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Berry Drive Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2025 |
| Cafe Dhaba Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Archers Rest Cafe & Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Budgens Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2016 |
| Efes Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Caffe Piccolo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Clapham Discount Food & Wine Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2021 |
| Bellini's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
Questions about Berry Drive Store
What is Berry Drive Store's food hygiene rating?
Berry Drive Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bedford Council on 2 February 2016.
Is Berry Drive Store safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Berry Drive Store last inspected?
Berry Drive Store was last inspected on 2 February 2016, more than 10 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bedford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Berry Drive Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Berry Drive Store compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, while Berry Drive Store holds a 4. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects Berry Drive Store and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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